Madison Metropolitan School District

Mountain City is a diverse city and it has population over 165,000, according to case 4: Mountain City Schools. The Mountain City is home to the Mountain City School (MCS) district, which involves of approximately 29,500 students, as well as, a staff of 1,825 certificated personnel and 1,395 classified employees. (Peterson 41) The district is included of a post-high school educational program, five high schools, one alternative school, ten middle schools, and forty elementary schools. The administrative offices, also known as “The Hill”, view the employees within the district along with performer, decision making, and guiding finances for all the schools. (Peterson 41) MCS is important part of Mountain city.

This study will employ ethnographic research methods for data collection and it will be comprised of:

I plan to use the input and assistance of my principal, administration, and other colleagues to assist me with necessary portions of my action research project. I will develop a written plan of action further in the project, monitor the project reflective, and prepare a research summary research report of the results of my action research project addressing the effectiveness of the implementation of the PBIS program at Otter Creek Middle School. My plans are for my research to be implemented further along with my principal internship after I have completed the course as well.

on the theory and practice in adult learning and action research. This creates a kind of social space in organization that is important in the facilitation of a practice-based example. Making it

Amanda talked about how she used the action research to develop and increase professionalism of both early childhood researchers and practitioners by using the teaching techniques and strategies to support the implement of the research project, using the cycle of reflection and analysing the data, communicating with early childhood teachers to reflect and build skills in their teaching. She developed a scale where she could analyse children’s interests,

Based on my prior knowledge and this week’s resource, I see a little clear why action research can help me address the needs of my students better. This week I have learned the difference between action research/teacher inquiry and education traditional research. Also, I have learned the relationship between action research and teacher professional growth and decision making. Last, I have been able to see what teacher inquiry/action research look like, how they are similar and different.

In order for a researcher to conduct an action research analysis several factors must be determined. The specific purpose for the research, the components, and stakeholders. My action research project is to address a specific problem my agency has with employee retention within the patrol division during the past three years. In conducting a critical mass analysis it is important to determine who has influence and can assist with making suggestions on changes or give necessary data. Stringer (2007) states, "action research is a systematic approach to investigation

Research is defined as a ‘systematic, critical and self-critical enquiry that aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge’ (Stenhouse cited by Grigg, 2015). Critics argue that professional enquiry in the teaching industry is lacking in teachers using action research on a regular basis, which ultimately would improve the quality of teaching (Burgess cited by Grigg, 2015). However, as educational theory is always changing

Describe what the group’s purpose is. Was the stated purpose clear (written and/or verbally stated) and was that consistent with the experience you had? Was there a focus topic during your group? If so, what was that topic?

information. It is a very unfamiliar topic and I believe it will be hard to find reliable

The Oak Park School District is a suburban district. Our student population consist of students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Also, 45% of the student population is bused in from the surrounding communities. Oak Park has been in recent years, describe as the melting pot of Oakland County Michigan.

Lastly, I believe that students would benefit from conducting an action research project in a group versus completing a project alone. During our program we learned about allowing for different formats during assessment or classroom activities. Therefore, I believe that some students may have preferred working with a group on such a significant project. The fact that students would be allowed to work with people from different backgrounds and with different personality types to complete a project would equate with real world experience. The opportunity to work with people is why the practicum is such a valuable experience.

Action learning, in contrast to action research, focuses on the learning and the action does not require the extension of new knowledge in a theoretical sense. In action learning the participants select some issues, analyze them, take some action and say on that action, while Action research is a process by which change and understanding can be pursued at the one time. It is usually described as cyclic, with action and critical reflection taking place in turn. It is commonly done by a group of people, though sometimes people use it to improve their practice. It has been used often in the field of education for this purpose. It is not unusual for there to be someone

When considering my inquiry, qualitative research is the approach usually associated with the constructivist worldview (Creswell, 2014; Mertens, 2015). For my research this will mean recording, analyzing and uncovering the deeper meaning and significance of inclusion in the French immersion context and how this translates into best practices. If I examine the purpose of action research as described by Hendricks (2013) as “for practitioners to investigate and improve their practice” (p.3) then my research could also fit into this approach. I have chosen not to involve participants other than myself and will conduct an independent study using data from existing studies and I may also choose to include personal reflections on my own practice. This would allow a thorough investigation of my topic and allow me to present, analyze and discuss information and existing ideas in the both the qualitative and quantitative literature from the patterns that emerge.

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